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Nathaniel John Smith 1852–1931

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Mar 1852 · Fairford, Washington, Alabama
Died 29 Jan 1931 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Father Fnu Smith
Spouse Barbara Ann Sullivan
Children Artis Smith, Beulah Smith, Carl W Smith, Edna Smith, Lillie J Smith, Lonnie Aaron Smith, Luther Smith, Missouri Smith, Ruby A Smith
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …
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Immediate Family

Parents
Fnu Smith

Biography

The story of Nathaniel John Smith began in 1852 in Fairford, Washington, Alabama. In 1880, Nathaniel John Smith resided in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama. In 1900, Nathaniel John Smith resided in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi. Nathaniel John Smith married barbara ann sullivan, and had children including artis smith, beulah smith, carl w smith, edna smith, lillie j smith, lonnie aaron smith, luther smith, missouri smith, ruby a smith. Nathaniel John Smith passed away in 1931 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1852
Birth of Nathaniel John Smith in Fairford, Washington, Alabama
Birth
1880
Nathaniel John Smith resided here in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama
Residence
1900
Nathaniel John Smith resided here in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi
Residence
1910
Nathaniel John Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi
Residence
1920
Nathaniel John Smith resided here in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Nathaniel John Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1931
Death of Nathaniel John Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Death
1931
Burial of Nathaniel John Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Burial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Smith (1852–1931) was born in Fairford, Washington, Alabama and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Fnu Smith
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Nathaniel Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Nathaniel John Smith PTP
1852–1931
Fairford, Washington, Alabama
Parents
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Nathaniel Smith's Descendants

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Nathaniel John Smith PTP 1852–1931